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External CD/DVD Writer Not Powered By MacBook Air 2022?

I just bought a new MacBook Air 2022. When I connect my LG/Hitachi Slim external CD/DVD reader/writer via USB-C (using an Apple dongle adaptor) the unit doesn't seem to get enough power. System information sees the drive but it makes a clicking noise about once a second, the power light doesn't come on, and I can't open the tray. The same combination works fine on my 2018 MBP so I'm confused. Isn't USB-C supposed to have standard set of specs for power? If the Air doesn't supply enough power, how do I find a drive that will work? I still need to read music CDs.

MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

Posted on Sep 11, 2023 11:26 AM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2023 8:58 AM

Simon Garrett wrote:

I just bought a new MacBook Air 2022. When I connect my LG/Hitachi Slim external CD/DVD reader/writer via USB-C (using an Apple dongle adaptor) the unit doesn't seem to get enough power. System information sees the drive but it makes a clicking noise about once a second, the power light doesn't come on, and I can't open the tray. The same combination works fine on my 2018 MBP so I'm confused. Isn't USB-C supposed to have standard set of specs for power? If the Air doesn't supply enough power, how do I find a drive that will work? I still need to read music CDs.

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